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WJ57 HFO

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,747 mi
Last recorded93,747 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HFO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,747 miles

Central Gearbox mount nut loose

Front Both front bump stop mounts corroded and nearside bump stop missing

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis near central body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear tub mount bolts missing but body still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s teering remote (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 89,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s teering remote (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 81,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,128 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,562 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,148 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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WJ57 HFO is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 94,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ57 HFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ57 HFO is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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